Lead framing carpenter

Responsibilities

• Project Layout:
  Interpret blueprints and layout floor plans, walls, floor trusses, and roof trusses.
• Crew Leadership:
  Supervise, train, and delegate tasks to junior carpenters and laborers on the job site.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure all framing is square, plumb, and level, and meets all local building codes.
• Material Management:
  Calculate material quantities, prepare cut lists, and oversee the proper storage and usage of lumber.
• Site Safety:
  Enforce OSHA safety guidelines, conduct safety meetings, and maintain a clean, organized work zone.

• Strong knowledge and skills in framing techniques, carpentry tools, and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience managing or supervising teams in a construction or carpentry setting.
• Proficiency in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and capability to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices in construction.
• Great verbal communication and leadership skills to effectively manage team members and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Ability to work on‑site in physically demanding conditions and lift heavy equipment when necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification or trade school training in carpentry is preferred.
• Previous experience in framing carpentry and knowledge of building codes is a plus.